AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 5

The surgical preparation of a 25 sq cm wound on the right leg is performed along with a 25 sq cm wound on the left leg.
What CPT® code is reported?

Answer options

• A. 15002
• B. 15004
• C. 15004 x 2
• D. 15002 x 2

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, 15002, which is used for the first 25 sq cm of wound preparation. The other options either suggest a different code for a larger area (15004) or incorrectly multiply the code when it is not necessary, as each leg is treated as a single unit under CPT guidelines.